Finance Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $127,150 - $144, % Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ607290

Applications Close: Thursday the 2nd of October

We are dedicated to empowering our people and the organisation with consistent, efficient, and forward-thinking financial and business practices. By driving improvement and innovation, we ensure the ongoing delivery of high-quality health services that make a real difference to our community.

What you'll be doing

As Finance Manager, you will:

• Deliver timely, accurate, and relevant financial information to facilitate effective management decision-making.
• Provide professional advice on financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and business cases.
• Provide accurate and timely budgeting, forecasting and cost data reports.
• Identify opportunities for savings through workforce management, procurement, and improved business practices.
• Lead and support Finance Managers across JHH, overseeing whole-of-hospital financial reporting and strategic development.
• Manage the John Hunter Hospital Coding Unit Manager and provide professional direction across finance functions.
• Actively contribute to the JHH Executive Team, supporting strategic planning and organisational development.

About you

To be successful, you will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and professional accounting membership (or working towards).
• Demonstrated expertise in health policy, planning, and financial analysis.
• Strong skills in activity and budget management, with the ability to simplify complex financial issues into actionable advice.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work collaboratively with clinicians, frontline managers, and executives.
• Experience analysing financial statements, managing variances, and delivering accurate projections.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems.

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This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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